Police were called just before 10pm last night.

A 'gang-related disorder' occurred in the lead-up to the death, police say.

Police said there was a gang-related disorder incident before the man died.

Police have appealed to the public for any information.

One vet says pet owners should not “reward the waistline” with treats.

It’s 'head in the clouds' for one lucky Bay of Plenty couple.

Life is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.

The Whakatāne store owners have now sold an $8.3m-winning ticket to go with a $12.25m win.

OneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.

He had two previous convictions for drink-driving.

The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards were announced at Parliament House yesterday.

All but one of these fires was last night.

'I couldn't get off the bed - I was [spending] 16 to 18 hours in bed. I can barely walk.'

There is a warrant out for Hohepa, who has links to Counties Manukau and Whakatāne.

An expert makes the suggestion as police crack down on gang violence.

Mobsters accused of killing man who wouldn't give them drugs and attacking two others.

Police also made two arrests in Ōpōtiki amid gang tensions.

Lifeguards' summer patrols begin this weekend at Bay of Plenty beaches.

All the roads where the crashes occurred are now open.

The revised policy aims to align trading hours across the Eastern Bay.

Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.

The signs were put up this week, and taken down less than 24 hours later.

'Absolutely ridiculous', the boss of Ngāti Awa Social and Health Services admitted.

No one was injured in the incident and a 41-year-old woman was taken into custody.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Submissions can be made on the council’s website.

The fire forced the evacuation of the school.

Four women were victimised by the defendant.

No action has been seen at the site for more than a year.